Losing Weight but baby belly fat sticking around

always4vin
always4vin Posts: 18
in Health and Weight Loss
I have lost 22 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I owe a lot of it to MFP!!!! and the support of my family and friends. While I can feel the difference and see it in some of my clothes I am having a hard time shedding the baby belly that my three c-section kiddos left behind. I have the p90x, turbo fire, zumba, wii fit, just dances, and my fav 30 day shred. While I have not completed the p90x and turbo fire I don't know what the best "work out" "exerices" etc woudl be that is geared toward the core? Any suggestions?
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  • mirgss
    mirgss Posts: 275 Member
    You cant spot reduce. Such a concept does not exist...it is a myth. Just keep doing what you aredoing....you've had great progress so far! You can also start doing weights which will help you build muscle...it wont make tou lighter but it willmake you look more fit :)
  • lukeout007
    lukeout007 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I have lost 22 pounds in the last 3 weeks.

    WHAT?!
  • always4vin
    always4vin Posts: 18
    Yep...it's been hard work. Huge change in diet and exercise.
  • mrsdizzyd84
    mrsdizzyd84 Posts: 422 Member
    Unfortunately, you have ZERO control over where your body drops its weight. It decides that on its own. Just keep working hard and eventually your belly will go.

    Of course you will want to do a lot of core exercises. A strong core is essential to good fitness, but it is not going to burn off belly fat in and of itself.
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    It's only been 3 weeks so give it more time. :smile: You have lost a lot of weight in 3 weeks and if you keep up what you're doing then fat will drop from your waist.
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    "If you've got a big gut and you start doing sit-ups, you are going to get bigger because you build up the muscle. You've got to get rid of that fat! How do you get rid of fat? By changing your diet."
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    First of all, that's an amazing weight loss for 3 weeks! What have you been doing exercise and diet wise?

    But I feel your pain! I've lost 43lbs since last May and I still look 6mos pregnant. I've had three c/s too and my stomach is wrecked.

    I've been running and doing a few different Jillian Michaels dvds. I started 6 Week 6 Pack three weeks ago. Unfortunately I haven't lost any inches from my stomach area since starting the dvd and I haven't lost any weight since mid-December. I also just bought Lindsey Brin's Core Fitness for Moms dvd and I started that yesterday.

    I am getting reallly, really frustrated. I think I'm going to try low carb for a while...that's really tough for me but I am so tired of looking pregnant. I am slimming down everywhere else except for this giant stomach.
  • always4vin
    always4vin Posts: 18
    Thank you for the comments and support/motivation. Amy, it is frustrating and very hard, and very time consuming. Since you are a mama you can understand how hard it is to fit it in and why the results when they aren't as good as we hoped when we are working so hard. I just started her Ripped in 30. I love her 30 day shred so we shall see how this one does. Let me know how the 6 week 6 packs works out for you. Ditto on the last sentence.
    Oh, for diet and exercise...30 days shred, Zumba, bike. And I have cut out diet soda (any soda) breads, pastas, etc for the first two weeks. But 43 lbs is amazing! I can't wait to be at the point! Keep up the hard work and let me know how it goes! :)
  • always4vin
    always4vin Posts: 18
    ps. thank you all for the reminder that it takes time to get in shape...it's hard to be remember sometimes. You work so hard and you want instant, but I apprecaite the reminder and the support! Thanks!
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    That fat, also known as "Stubborn fat" requires a specific protocol. I'm at work now, but follow my blog, I'm working on it :)
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Razique
    Later :)
  • mangozulu
    mangozulu Posts: 90 Member
    While it's true that you can't spot reduce, you can 'restore your core'. I only had one c-section, but I really felt the impact it had on my abs and back for that matter. I found consistent Pilates classes really helped me out. My belly really flattened out because my muscle tone was improved. My back hurts a lot less as a result of stronger abs. Best wishes to you!
  • myltlisa24
    myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
    really - how did you lose that much weight in 3 weeks? I am struggling to lose 1 lb a week!!! :cry:
  • Jackie9950
    Jackie9950 Posts: 374 Member
    really - how did you lose that much weight in 3 weeks? I am struggling to lose 1 lb a week!!! :cry:



    ^^Bump
  • jolenebrink
    jolenebrink Posts: 9
    I personally LOVE the p90x ab ripper. It's only 15 minutes and I do it after my cardio workouts. I have lost 2 inches in my waist so far... and I'm a mama too :) I've accepted the fact that I'll probably always be "lumpy and bumpy" in that area, but the less that you can see through clothing, the better. Plus, core strenth is so important!

    Keep it up... and remember, those mommy's with 6 packs are freaks of nature... you're the normal one :)
  • myltlisa24
    myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
    I personally LOVE the p90x ab ripper. It's only 15 minutes and I do it after my cardio workouts. I have lost 2 inches in my waist so far... and I'm a mama too :) I've accepted the fact that I'll probably always be "lumpy and bumpy" in that area, but the less that you can see through clothing, the better. Plus, core strenth is so important!

    Keep it up... and remember, those mommy's with 6 packs are freaks of nature... you're the normal one :)

    I only wish I could see ANY ab definition!!! I am working on it...sigh! :noway:
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    Yep...it's been hard work. Huge change in diet and exercise.

    WOW! That's AMAZING! What was your starting weight?
  • Babygirl082578
    Babygirl082578 Posts: 44 Member
    With that fast of a weight loss is it possible that is some extra skin????
    I find my stomach has a lot more skin since I had a baby and its been a while.

    The proof is my belly button piercing (LOL) is not in the same place it was before. ....sad but true.
  • Modmomma79
    Modmomma79 Posts: 42
    I'm a mommy of 2 myself and I'm doing Insanity right now. So far, I've seen a little improvement so far. I'm hoping by the time I'm done my tummy will have gone down a bit.
  • MamaEdmund
    MamaEdmund Posts: 70 Member
    While it's true that you can't spot reduce, you can 'restore your core'. I only had one c-section, but I really felt the impact it had on my abs and back for that matter. I found consistent Pilates classes really helped me out. My belly really flattened out because my muscle tone was improved. My back hurts a lot less as a result of stronger abs. Best wishes to you!

    I haven't had a CS, but I did have three kids in four years and had done NO ab work in between--also gained more than 50 pounds with each of the first two pregnancies and finally a more healthy 30 with my third. I started Pilates once a week when my youngest was three months old in a super basic beginner class.....and lost 2.5 inches off my waist in 10 days! And since then the progress has been smaller, but really my core was shot. I felt like an infant learning to crawl--spent most of the class picking myself back up off the mat, but the instructor really focused on form so it's done properly and I don't injure myself further (also had pelvic issues with each kid that hadn't worn off when I started the class).

    You've done great progress so far, keep at it! And if you haven't taken measurements, do it now and that gives you something tangible to look back on and see how far you've come! You're more than welcome to add me to your friend list as a supporter! I've just started the 30DS myself......
  • LovingCruz
    LovingCruz Posts: 634 Member
    really - how did you lose that much weight in 3 weeks? I am struggling to lose 1 lb a week!!! :cry:

    ^^This^^
  • Bethee101
    Bethee101 Posts: 99 Member
    You do not get abs from crunches, you get abs from low body fat. Keep working on burning fat and the belly will follow. ;) Good luck!
  • melissaw1232
    melissaw1232 Posts: 184 Member
    After 25lbs my belly fat is the last to go. My legs are toned, arms are showing signs of cuts but the belly fat remaiined. Ive recently upped my cardio and my strength training. Jillian says to use her dvds at least 5-6x a week and Ive been doing about3-4x. plus addition abs only excercises( jackie warner, incredible ab series)
    so I say stick to what your doing it will go. I do find that Jillians banish the fat and No more trouble zones are core intense
    Hope this helps
    Good luck!!
  • ericapage
    ericapage Posts: 108 Member
    While it's true that you can't spot reduce, you can 'restore your core'. I only had one c-section, but I really felt the impact it had on my abs and back for that matter. I found consistent Pilates classes really helped me out. My belly really flattened out because my muscle tone was improved. My back hurts a lot less as a result of stronger abs. Best wishes to you!

    I plan on starting Pilates soon. I carried my 2 boys really low and have an extremely weak core. I've always had a bad back and whenever I try to work my core my back is really sore for days. I LOVE the 30 day shred but after 4 days, I had to take a break and felt like a granny because of my back. I've always thought about taking Pilates to strengthen my core. I'm excited to try it!
  • MamaEdmund
    MamaEdmund Posts: 70 Member
    I plan on starting Pilates soon. I carried my 2 boys really low and have an extremely weak core. I've always had a bad back and whenever I try to work my core my back is really sore for days. I LOVE the 30 day shred but after 4 days, I had to take a break and felt like a granny because of my back. I've always thought about taking Pilates to strengthen my core. I'm excited to try it!

    Do it! You'll be glad you did. I'm just mad the Pilates class at my gym filled up this session before I could get in--and the only opening they have is during my kids' swimming lesson. Next time!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Core work has helped with my c section pooch a lot. If you have p90x the "Core Synergistics" DVD is great!
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    crunches are actually good for toning your belly, but none of that will show through until you burn off the fat with cardio. It just takes time. Longer cardio workouts are the key.
  • twinmama1987
    twinmama1987 Posts: 566 Member
    Mine is far from gone, but i have lost close to 50 lbs, .. I had a set of twins 2 years ago.. I did 2 rounds of p90x, 2 rounds of insanity and I am currently doing turbo fire.

    Here are some pics:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/twinmama1987
  • loserforlife
    loserforlife Posts: 74
    I have lost 22 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I owe a lot of it to MFP!!!! and the support of my family and friends. While I can feel the difference and see it in some of my clothes I am having a hard time shedding the baby belly that my three c-section kiddos left behind. I have the p90x, turbo fire, zumba, wii fit, just dances, and my fav 30 day shred. While I have not completed the p90x and turbo fire I don't know what the best "work out" "exerices" etc woudl be that is geared toward the core? Any suggestions?

    what did you do to l ose it so fast
  • Mom0fTwo
    Mom0fTwo Posts: 326 Member
    I'm a mommy of 2 myself and I'm doing Insanity right now. So far, I've seen a little improvement so far. I'm hoping by the time I'm done my tummy will have gone down a bit.

    this^^

    i have seen a few moms doing this one and have had great results....also after the first one i got down to 122lbs and still had the "mom flap" honestly i dont really think it goes completely away but nothing a good pair of spanx cant fix lol
  • MsBrwnSugga
    MsBrwnSugga Posts: 164 Member
    22 pounds in 3 weeks is awesome......just keep pushing you will get there in no time. Yay !

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